If you guys could post as many pics of a4's with rims that would help....
12-23-2003, 09:24 AM
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Wow! I didn't realize that you did 18x9 all around.....
And a ET39 offset? I would think a ET35-ET32 would be more in line given the width. What is your lip width on those? I'm looking at 19x8.5 ET 31 (2.5" lip) for 540R. I was also considering 19x9 (for more lip), or even 20x9 (since Sportec has done this).
12-23-2003, 10:36 AM
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The lip width is 2".....
the measurements were done by Bob Hale @ HRE and we could have gone 8, 8.5 or 9. I wanted to take it as far as we could wihtout extending outside the fender. There is no rubbing (I have had 5 adults in my car and still no problem) and the tires sit right at the edge of the fenders. We also did that offset so that I can put big brakes in later.
12-23-2003, 11:00 AM
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Re: N/M!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It really depends your budget. I was welling to spend only $2000 for wheels & tires, but it turned out that I spent over $4K for them. HRE's are nicely made, and they are lighter & stronger than the most wheels on the market. You won't regret. You just need to see them in person.
12-23-2003, 11:13 AM
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Well for mine...
I'm getting 19x8.5 ET31 with 2.5" lips (2" visible).
How can you have ET39 and have BB clearance? HRE kept changing mine too; staggered at first (2.5" & 2" lips) w/ ET34, then all the same size w/ ET33, then ET31 after I contacted them... Personally, I just felt that with a 19x8.5, that a ET32 would be fine- even for BBK's. I see many that use a ET35 even (Sportec's 20x9's) and they clear BBK's. I guess this offset and wheel size thing really confuses me. I thought I understood it somewhat. But then I see a wheel like Movens GT2 which in a 19x8.5 set up has a 38mm offset. That doesn't seem like a whole lot for BBK clearance.
How can you have ET39 and have BB clearance? HRE kept changing mine too; staggered at first (2.5" & 2" lips) w/ ET34, then all the same size w/ ET33, then ET31 after I contacted them... Personally, I just felt that with a 19x8.5, that a ET32 would be fine- even for BBK's. I see many that use a ET35 even (Sportec's 20x9's) and they clear BBK's. I guess this offset and wheel size thing really confuses me. I thought I understood it somewhat. But then I see a wheel like Movens GT2 which in a 19x8.5 set up has a 38mm offset. That doesn't seem like a whole lot for BBK clearance.
12-23-2003, 11:27 AM
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I see what you are saying, but I think I'll wait until I graduate and get my E60 M5 to..
but some HRE's. I just wanted some nice durable rims for my A4, but now I am beggining to think that I'll save my money and pass. To many issues with rims and tires.